Racing Driver Collection

Le Mans-24 Hour Race
Pilots rush to their racing cars during the start of the 32 " Le Mans 24-Hour Race" (24 Heures du Mans), Le Mans, 20 June 1964

British racing driver Stirling Moss No 12, takes the lead from Fangio of Argentina in the third lap of the British Grand Prix at Aintree. Both Moss and Fangio are driving Mercedes-Benz 16th July 1955

Le Mans 1927 Old Number 7 3 litre Bentley at the pits being refilled by Dr J D Benjafield while R A Clarke kneeling and W O Bentley next to him and Sammy Davis in crash helmet standing

Peter Collins in Ferrari cockpit
Racing driver Peter Collins in Ferrari cockpit

Kaye Petre Austin 7 team Brooklands 1937
Kaye Petre Austin 7 team at Brooklands 1937

Cars on the start line at a BARC race meeting, Brooklands, 1930. Artist: Bill Brunell
Alfa Romeo 3000 cc. No: 6. Bugatti Type 37 1496 cc. Event Entry No: 9. Riley 1089 cc. Event Entry No: 5. Lea Francis Hyper 1496S cc. No: 3. Brooklands. BARC. Date: 22.3.30

Triumph and Alvis cars at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938
Left Triumph 1767 cc. Reg. No. BYH393. Driver: Wills, A.G. Right Triumph 1991 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. BYV1. Driver: Wells, C.V. Centre Alvis 1842 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. ELL477. Driver: Watson, W.J

Whitney Straight (Maserati) at the Members Bridge turn, Brooklands, 1933, (1937). Artist: Gordon Crosby
Whitney Straight (Maserati) at the Members Bridge turn when breaking the Mountain lap record, Brooklands, 1933, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists

1972 Lenham Repco 3 litre sports car Roger Hurst prior to practice at Le Mans 1972

Frazer-Nash TT replica of Midge Wilby competing in the VSCC Croydon Speed Trials, 1937
Frazer-Nash T.T. Replica, 1934 1496 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. YG6020. Event Entry No: 26. Driver: Wilby, Miss. M. Chassis No.2105 VSCC Croydon Speed Trials. Date: 5.9.37

Bugatti Brescia of Raymond Mays competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
Bugatti Brescia 1496 cc. Reg. No. CT5219. Entry No: 8. Driver: Mays, R. FTD in record time. Possibly the car known as Cordon Rouge. M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

Bugatti Type 35, Bugatti Owners Club Hill Climb, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, 1935
Bugatti Type 35. Place: Chalfont St. Peter. B.O.C. Hillclimb. Date: 25.5.35

Cars racing through the chicane, JCC Members Day, Brooklands, 8 July 1939. Artist: Bill Brunell
Atalanta 1939 4279 cc. Reg. No. KMG957. Entry No: 26 Driver: Wilby, Miss M. Background Alfa Romeo 2600S cc. Reg. No. AMO999. Event Entry No: 19 Driver: Bagratouni, G. Brooklands, The chicane. J.C.C

Morgan and Crouch cars on the start line of a motor race, Brooklands, 1914. Artist: Bill Brunell
Morgan and Crouch cars on the start line of a motor race, Brooklands, 1914. Morgan Event Entry No: 3. Background Crouch Event Entry No: 1. Place: Brooklands. Date: 1914

RAC Tourist Trophy race, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Creator: Unknown
Aston Martin of Tony Brooks leading Duncan Hamilton in a Jaguar D type, RAC Tourist Trophy, Goodwood, Sussex, 1958. Brooks and Stirling Moss won the race with Hamilton

Connaught B-Alta of Ken McAlpine, British Grand Prix, Aintree, Merseyside, 1955. McAlpine retired from the race after 30 laps due to oil pressure

Ace race driver Stirling Moss is now Stirling Moss Limited, in his three story mews office/home in Londons West End. Sun bronzed and bearing only the slightest marks of his recent crash

Semmence Special of H Whitfield-Semmence, Bugatti Owners Club Lewes Speed Trials, Sussex, 1937
Semmence Special 1991 cc. Event Entry No: 19 Driver: Whitfield-Semmence, H. Time: 26.2 sec. Place: B.O.C. Lewes Speed trials. Date: 4.9.37

Austin Ulster of ECH Randall and WE Harker in the pits, JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 1931
Austin Ulster 747 cc. Event Entry No: 52 Driver: Randall, E.C.H. Harker, W.E. Finished: 7th. Class H tie. 549 laps, 1438.1 miles, 59.92 m.p.h. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve. Date: 8/9.5.31

Cars racing at the MCC Members Meeting, Brooklands, 10 September 1938. Artist: Bill Brunell
HRG 1497 cc. Reg. No. DYV221. Event Entry No: 16 Driver: Clark, P.C.T. SS Jaguar 100 3485 cc. Entry No: 4 Driver: Wood, G. MG PB 1935 939S cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JB7521

MG C type of FM Montgomery and R Hebeler at the JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 8 / 9 May 1931
MG C 746 cc. Event Entry No: 64 Driver: Montgomery, F.M. Hebeler, R. Retired Retired first day, broken piston, 2.35p.m.. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve. Date: 8/9.5.31

Two Bugatti Type 35s racing on the Members Banking at Brooklands. Artist: Bill Brunell
Centre Bugatti Type 35 Event Entry No: 5. Left Bugatti Type 35 Event Entry No: 1. Place: Brooklands, Members Banking

1972 Surtees TS10 Formula 2 racing car

Ron Hortons MG Magnette K3 at Coppice Corner, Donington Park, Leicestershire, 1933
MG Magnette K3 1086S cc. Event Entry No: 21, Driver: R.T. Horton. Place: Coppice corner. Donington Park Race Meeting. Date: 25.3.33

ERA of Raymond Mays competing in the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1935
ERA 1488 cc. Event Entry No: 38. Driver: Mays. Place: Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 28.9.35

Motor race on the Campbell Circuit at Brooklands. Artist: Bill Brunell
Austin 7 twin Cam. Racing single seater. 744S cc. Entry No: 6. Centre Appleton Special Racing single seater. Entry No: 7 Driver: Appleton, R.J.W. Place: Brooklands, The Campbell Circuit

Formula One World Championship
Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull Racing. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Preparations, Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday 15 March 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
David Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull Racing. Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Practice Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Thursday 24 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) Scuderia Toro Rosso Formula One World Championship, Rd 4, Spanish Grand Prix, Race, Barcelona, Spain, Sunday 13 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) Renault at the Amber Lounge Fashion Party. Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Friday 25 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Ralf Schumacher (GER) Toyota. Formula One World Championship, Rd 2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Sepang, Malaysia, Saturday 7 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Adrian Sutil (GER) Spyker. Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Saturday 26 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Honda Racing F1 Team. Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Qualifying Day, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Saturday 26 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
David Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull Racing RB3 Formula One World Championship, Rd 5, Monaco Grand Prix, Preparations, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Wednesday 23 May 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

MG Magnettes of Henry Leslie Brooke and Bill Hughes, JCC International Trophy, Brooklands, 1937
MG Magnette 1087S cc. No: 24 Driver: Brooke, H.L. Background MG Magnette 1087S cc. No: 26 Driver: Hughes, W. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. International Trophy. Date: 2.8.37

494 C. C. B. M. W. (Ernst Henne), 1938
494 C.C. B.M.W. (Ernst Henne), 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

Front cover illustration from the magazine Tres Sport, July 1922

British racing driver Jill Scott in her Sunbeam, Brooklands, Surrey, 1920s

Louis Zborowskis Mercedes after his fatal crash at Monza, Italy, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Louis Zborowskis Mercedes after his fatal crash at Monza, Italy, 19 October 1924

Ray Playford driving a Healey Elliott, at Snetterton Circuit, Norfolk, 1953

JACKIE STEWART AND WIFE HELEN ON A MOTOR BIKE AFTER HIS MONACO GRAND PRIX VICTORY JUNE 1973 - 01/06/1973

Stirling Moss and his daughter Allison (aged 7) with her horse Happy. Pictured at Stirlings mothers farm in Tring, Hertfordshire. 26th June 1974

Stirling Moss in racing gear. April 1972

Allison, the daughter of Stirling Moss and his American wife Elaine is christened at St Pauls Cathedral in the Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Former racing driver Stirling Moss married Elaine Barbarino, age 24, at Berkhamsted Register Office today. Pictured at Stirlings flat in London. 25th June 1964

The wedding of Stirling Moss and Katie Molson at St Peters Church, Eaton Square, London. Pictured, the happy couple kissing. 7th October 1957

John Watson, James Hunt, and Lulu in a rehearsal scene for " Grand Prix-Night of the Stars" an event at The Albert Hall in aid of the Lord Taverners

James Hunt jogging on beach with his dog Oscar in Marbella 9th May 1979

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"Unleashing the Thrill: The Unforgettable World of Racing Drivers" From the heart-pounding Le Mans-24 Hour Race to the iconic Brooklands circuit, racing drivers have always pushed boundaries and captivated audiences with their incredible skills. In 1937, Kaye Petre led her Austin 7 team at Brooklands, leaving spectators in awe of her fearless determination. Meanwhile, in Le Mans 1927, Dr J D Benjafield refilled his Old Number 7 Bentley at the pits, showcasing both precision and strategy. The British racing legend Stirling Moss stole the show as he fearlessly took the lead from Fangio during a gripping race. His No 12 car became synonymous with speed and dominance on the track. Bugatti Type 35 and Bugatti Type 37 were not just cars; they were works of art that conquered hills at Chalfont St Peter in Buckinghamshire back in 1935. These machines embodied elegance and power. Whitney Straight's Maserati gracefully maneuvered through every turn at Brooklands in 1933, leaving spectators breathless with each lap. Gordon Crosby captured this moment perfectly on canvas for all to admire. H Whitfield-Semmence's Semmence Special roared down Lewes Speed Trials in Sussex during Bugatti Owners Club event of '37 - an embodiment of pure adrenaline and engineering excellence. At JCC Double Twelve race held at Brooklands in '31, ECH Randall and WE Harker showcased their skillful pit stops while driving their Austin Ulster. FM Montgomery and R Hebeler also left a lasting impression with their MG C type car that seemed to defy gravity on those legendary curves. Fast forward to Le Mans '72 where Roger Hurst prepared his Lenham Repco sports car for practice sessions - a true testament to endurance racing spirit that never fades away. And who could forget Peter Collins? Sitting behind the wheel of his Ferrari, he embodied the essence of a racing driver.